Recycling business Brocklebank & Co Demolition has taken delivery of its latest batch of Thompsons Loadmaster tippers, citing durability and reliability as the key selection criteria.
Tippers
Innovate UK is inviting bids for a new round of funding to cut the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the UK’s transport sector.
Green Vehicles
A government report published on Friday (9 September) admits that electrification of HGVs is unlikely, even in the long term, and that government must incentivise operators to move to biomethane.
Alternative Fuels
Mahle Powertrain will reveal a new version of its eSupercharged demonstrator vehicle at this week’s LCV2016 (Millbrook; 14-15 September).
Alternative Fuels
Europe’s largest fleet of all-electric buses was officially ‘switched on’ by Val Shawcross, deputy mayor of London for transport, on Friday (9 September).
Alternative Fuels
Cat Lift Trucks distributor Impact Handling has taken delivery of its second Scania R450, to deliver materials handling equipment to customers around the country.
Tractor Units
Delegates at next week’s LCV2016 event (Millbrook; 14-15 September) will be transported in some of the latest examples of low emission bus technology which are now being adopted in large numbers by UK operators.
Bus & Coach
Aylestone Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FH-540 tractor, with Globetrotter cab and a full suite of safety equipment, for use on its contract with Aggregate Industries.
Tractor Units
Volvo Trucks has announced an 18-month trial of autonomous Volvo FMX trucks at the Boliden mine in Sweden – the first time such truck will be tested underground.
Heavy Goods VehiclesHoriba MIRA will be showcasing its work in the field of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies at the LCV2016 event (Millbrook; 14-15 September).
Driver Assistance Systems
South coast Mercedes-Benz dealer Pentagon Commercials looks set for expansion, after its purchase by Marshall Motor Holdings (MMH).
Dealerships
Freightliner has signed a deal with Axis Fleet Management for the supply of 50 MAN tractor units, to be delivered this month.
Finance & Leasing